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Copy of letter found in the papers of Henry F. Brownson. Calendar of original, and original in the senior Brownson's papers, under the same date. :: III-3-h A.D. 3pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Peacock asks how many volumes of Brownson's Works are now published; he has the first seven. As a Catholic and a literary man, he is much interested in Orestes A. Brownson's writings, used to read Brownson's Review regularly, and is delighted with the collected works so far as he has them. He would like to know whether any life of Brownson has ever been issued, as none is known in England. Since he is one of the greatest men of letters the new world has produced, Peacock hopes that a...

Scope and Contents Peal thanks Hudson for the specimen copies of the Ave Maria and promises to promote it. Due to the difficulty of sending small sums to America, orders for the Ave Maria will be forwarded either through the Catholic Orphan Press in Calcutta; or the Catholic Lending Library, Bombay. He was pained to see the story "Two Schools" published in the Ave Maria. Peal does not question the good intention of the author, but the style and subject ill becomes a professedly devotional magazine like...

Scope and Contents The archbishop and the bishops of the United States have shown their zeal for religion in the Provincial Council which they have held in Baltimore during the month of October. To this the Holy Father, Pope Gregory XVI in a letter, here enclosed, testifies by his authority. Pedecini [Pedicini] also is happy to congratulate the bishops in the name of the Sacred Congregation. As to the matters considered in the Council, Whitfield has probably received the copy of the Apostolic Brief on the...

Scope and Contents The necessity of promoting the growth of the Church in the United States rendered it necessary that the election of bishops be properly fulfilled. Consequently, the Sacred Congregation decided that a definite method should be followed in furnishing the Holy See with information and recommendations of priests of merit, and, in its session of Mar. 18, 1834, laid down the following rules. When a see is let vacant the vote of all the bishops is required on the individuals to fill the vacancy....

Scope and Contents Pedicini acknowledges Fenwick's letter of April 26 in which he stated that there were two youths from the diocese of Tournai living in the seminary at Cincinnati whom he wished to take into his diocese. The Sacred Congregation knowing how badly the diocese of Tournai needed priests finds it difficult to let them stay in Cincinnati. The Holy Father is not accustomed to interfere in these matters unless asked. Although they cannot grant Fenwick's petition in this matter, they hope that God...

Scope and Contents With sorrow Pedicini announces the death of William Maccatebinessi of the Ottawa tribe of Arbre Croche Michigan, sent by Rese to Rome and received as a student at the Collegio Urbano some time ago. He is said to have suffered an unfortunate accident in America in which a wheel passed over his chest. On the morning of June 25, an artery in his chest broke, and weakened by the loss of blood he died. Pedicini notifies Rese at the request of the deceased and asks him prudently to tell the...

Scope and Contents The Sacred Congregation is sending back to his own country for reasons of health, Mr. Augustine Hamelin of the diocese of Detroit, who has been a student at the Collegio Urbano. He has been suffering from the blood trouble, as well as from the Roman climate and its sedentary life. Rese is to receive him kindly. As he has been docile and obedient and fond of study at the college, Pedicini hopes that he will be able to do some good for the Church under the direction of Rese. Angelo Mai signs...

Scope and Contents Pedicini acknowledges Rese's letter of Nov. 8, 1833 in which he announced that he has been consecrated bishop. He and the Sacred Congregation are convinced that his zeal for the good of religion will be fruitful. Pedicini sends this letter and the Rescripts of Rese's faculties by Augustine Hamelin, a student of the Collegio Urbano returning to America and hopes that they will be acknowledged immediately and that Rese will send him the necessary information about the bequest of the priest,...

Scope and Contents Pedicini acknowledges Rese's letter of Feb. 16. He has deferred answering until he could ascertain from the Papal Nuncio at Vienna the status of the allocation of the Leopoldine Association. The Nuncio informs him that the Association has set aside 114,000 francs for the bishops of Cincinnati, Bardstown, St. Louis, and Charleston and the coadjutor of Philadelphia, of which the bishop of Cincinnati is to be the distributor. On the receipt of this information the Sacred Congregation has issued...

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During the vacancy of the see of Cincinnati so that rese, acting as Vicar Capitular, will not lack the proper faculties to perform his office, the Holy Father has deigned to concede to him all the powers exercised by the deceased Bishop Edward Dominic Fenwick, except those which he had by reason of his episcopal character. Pedicini conveys this word by the proper rescript. Castruccio Castracane signs as secretary. no. 5. :: III-2-g L.S. Italian 1p. 8vo.

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Pedicini is pleased to announce the arrival at the Collegio Urbano of two Indian youths, William Maccatebinessi and Augustine Hamlin Hemler and their acceptance. The Holy Father received them with his generosity and urged them to complete their studies. The young men are eager for their studies and for the conversion of their own people., Signed by Castruccio Castracane as secretary no. 21. :: III-2-g L.S. Latin 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents In a general meeting of the Sacred Congregation of the Propaganda of Feb. 25, 1833, held before Pope Gregory XVI. it was decided that the province of Michigan and the Northwest which hitherto has been under the administration of the Bishop of Cincinnati, would be erected into its own diocese with its see at Detroit, as suffragan to the Archdiocese of Baltimore. The Apostolic Brief erecting the see is included with this letter. Also by the vote of the Congregation and the Holy Father, Rese...

Scope and Contents Pelagaud has just learned from M. Rigagnon of Richard's situation and hastens to inform him that the Association of the Propagation has allotted to his mission 14000 francs. Richard may draw on M. Coste of Lyons for this amount but should give a 15 day sight draft. However, since Pelagaud has told Bishop Edward Dominic Fenwick of the allocation Richard should make sure that he has not already made a draft for the amount to avoid a duplication. Since Pelagaud is the editor of the Annals of...

Scope and Contents Last May certain charges were brought against Clifford and, Bishop Amyth withdrew faculties from him. Since then Clifford has, been dwelling at New Mellary, giving great edification. Now it is, believed the charges are false, that he is innocent and he is, recommended to Lefevere's paternal care; he will be an efficient and, edifying priest. ` Signed: James B. Donelan, Rector, Cathedral; Pelamourgues; Father, Francis Walsh, Pastor at St. Patrick's Dubuque; Father Ephrem, MacDonnell, Abbot,...

Scope and Contents After a trip across the Atlantic, the writer spent some time in Paris and continued on to Rome where he met Bishop James Duggan, who had just arrived from the Holy Land. Bishop Duggan had intended to proceed on to Chicago but was advised by Cardinal Barnabo to spend the hot season in northern Europe. Bishop George C. McCloskey of Louisville and Dr. Silas M. Chatard, were both in Rome. General Kansler was called on in the hopes that he might receive McMaster's bonds. The General gave a...

Scope and Contents Pelegaud wrote Rese on April 16, but has not received any answer. In that letter he announced that the Association of the Propagation had allotted to him the sum of 3,520 francs and asked for a statement about the condition of the diocese, which is necessary if further funds are to be sent. Today he wishes to announce that M. Perreau, general secretary of the Grand Almoner has found in his papers a duplicate of a letter of exchange for 17,000 francs payable at Rese's order, sent from Bavaria...

Scope and Contents He was glad to read McMaster's account of the riot and his castigation of Hoffmann and the commendation of the Mayor. Boston papers have done much to stir up religious animosity. He sends clippings from the "Respectable Daily" which was once their firm friend, but has changed hands. Enclosed are clippings of the Boston Daily Advertiser of July 12, 14, 17, and 18, 1871; all the clippings are editorials denouncing the part the Catholic Church plays in controlling the officials of New York...

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Pendergast submits a poem for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

Scope and Contents McMaster has sent him a clipping from the Clearfield Republican. He had received other copies but did not know who wrote it, but as the paper is issued at the house of Bigler, he had had some thoughts in that direction. The article is silly, where it does not misrepresent. It says a villainous IF stands in the way of all our plans of financial reform, but those if's are all bound in the idea "if we get control of the administration". He points out that all their plans, prospects, etc....

Scope and Contents Pendleton expresses his deep obligation to McMaster for his many friendly articles in the Journal. He realizes that McMaster has written them in an earnest conviction. He knows McMaster's appreciation of the duty of an editor to comment honestly in all things. No one knows the future, of course, but Pendleton is gratified beyond measure to perceive that his opinions and character have not only won him the confidence of those he esteems, but has led them to believe him worthy of the...

Scope and Contents Pendleton acknowledges receipt of McMasters long, friendly and interesting letter, after his return from Harrisburgh Pennsylvania. He read it to a friend who exclaimed: "That friend is worth ten thousand men", which is Pendleton's opinion exactly. He asks McMaster to pull the Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania tring a little closer. The Indiana situation is troublesome, and he asks McMaster to follow up his public teaching in the line of the presidential article of last week, only a little more...

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Pendleton thanks McMaster for his suggestions and will look up the Chase Movement. He does not wonder that McMaster's friend is sometimes sensitive under the pricks of Mc's spear. He himself would be. He asks if McMaster has heard anything further from Vermont. He is fagged out with the hot weather and consider that he has said all that his heart would prompt in response to friendly letters. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He asks McMaster to see his friend Washington McLean who is in New York at the Fifth Avenue Hotel. He could not obtain his own consent to go on to New York, He will not try at all. Note in pencil: In answer to an advice not to come. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 1pg. 12mo.

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Pendleton explains that when he wrote yesterday, he had not seen McMaster's article in Journal dated Dec. 7, 1867. He says it does not changed what he Pendleton said in the least, but he wishes McMaster to know under what impulse he wrote. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Pendleton states that a rule of their house compelled him to make his speech, on the suspension of the Habeas Corpus upon the "Martial law", because it substitutes the will of the commander for the constitution and laws, and it cannot be put in force except over the constitution and laws. The rules and articles of war prescribe the law for the government of armies, camps, etc., and these laws are accurately defined. They are authorized by the constitution and they are enacted by...

Scope and Contents In regard to the subject of their conversation on Sunday morning, the organization of the next administration, he does not feel authorized to say any more. The lack of faith, desire for more power than they will ever have, has disordered the schemers of the Democratic party. No steps have been taken with regard to the future, and there has been less movement than usual. The Gentleman of whom they spoke is influenced by an intense, but a high and lofty ambition to wield power of affairs...

Scope and Contents He thanks McMaster for his letter of Feb. 4 which manifests an earnest interest in Pendleton's success. His notions of propriety and dignity do not permit him to engage actively in his own behalf. McMaster has read correctly the two gentlemen in Ohio whose personal relations he well knows as shown by his letter. They are both old Whigs, converts to the Democratic party. Finck is the more radical, being more quick and active of mind, while O'Neil was the partner of H.J. Jewett, a...

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Mrs. Pendleton sends her compliments and asks that McMaster send her a prospectus of the Convent of the Sacred Heart at Manhattanville, New York, giving the course of study, arrangements and terms of the institution. She asks pardon for the trouble she puts McMaster to in this matter. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Pentoney wishes to rent the piece of land adjoining his farm. He thought Lefevere said he could have it the last time Lefevere was there but John Riley told him that he was going to have it. Pentoney will pay what Lefevere asks, 75¢ per acre, but he will have to repair the fences and Lefevere's part will amount to $17.60 which he may pay or allow on the rent. Mr. O'Conar O'Connor? told Pentoney to wirte to Lefevere as Riley says he does not yet have the land. :: III-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.